Home energy and recycling support

We offer home energy and recycling support as part of the Welcoming a Greener Future programme.

Home energy and recycling support visits

Through our home energy visits we offer the following:

Home energy saving tips

• home energy efficiency tips to lower fuel bills and save money
• tips on how best to manage heating systems, lighting and hot water usage
• help to obtain LED light bulbs

Dealing with energy suppliers

• support to deal with energy suppliers to reduce fuel bills
• help to find a cheaper energy supplier
• review energy contracts and get a cheaper tariff
• help and advice with bills (e.g. estimated bill, submitting meter readings)
• set up an online account with the energy company
• support to switch from prepayment meter to credit meter or smart meter
• change bill payment method

Access to financial support

• access to financial help with energy debt (e.g. from British Gas Trust)
• check eligibility for energy efficiency measures (e.g. a new boiler, wall insulation)
• check eligibility for the Warm Home Discount (£140 annually)
• renewable energy advice

Recycling support

• provide information on recycling, re-newing and re-using
• order recycling bins and/or report a full or overflowing bin

Contact us

If you have a question about our home energy and recycling support, please get in touch with our Welcoming a Greener Future Senior Programme Coordinator via email:

• Adil Ibrahim – [email protected]